Richard Meade has worked on policy issues and research relating to unpaid carers throughout his career. He has extensive experience working in the third sector in senior leadership roles.

He has worked for a range of organisations including Marie Curie, Barnardo’s Scotland, Fleishman-Hillard, NHS Quality Improvement Scotland and the Home Office. Richard has a degree in History and Politics, a MSc in Policy Studies, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Edinburgh. Richard is a member of the Institute of Leadership.